Cheesy Mini Pizza Burgers are the perfect mash-up of two comfort-food favorites: burgers and pizza. They’re quick to make, fun to eat, and always a hit with kids and adults alike. Juicy seasoned beef, rich pizza sauce, and melty cheese are tucked into soft mini buns, making them ideal for parties, game nights, or an easy weeknight dinner. You can customize them endlessly with your favorite pizza toppings, which makes this recipe both simple and versatile.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup pizza sauce
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup mini pepperoni slices (optional)
8–12 mini burger buns or slider buns
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until browned; drain excess grease.
Stir pizza sauce into the cooked beef and remove from heat.
Place the bottom halves of the buns on the baking sheet. Spoon the pizza-beef mixture evenly over each bun.
Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese and add mini pepperoni if using.
Top with the remaining bun halves.
Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted.
Serve warm and enjoy!